RCA Lyra X3000 (20GB)
Editors' rating
Good
6.7
out of 10
- The good: The RCA Lyra X3000 was designed to make it easy to record video in your entertainment center and watch it on the go; has useful photo features; supports music from à la carte and subscription WMA services; and comes with a healthy set of extras. We appreciate the built-in kickstand, the memory-card slot, and the removable battery, and we eagerly await the device's future compatibility with DirecTV DVRs.
- The bad: The RCA Lyra X3000 has only a 20GB hard drive (wait for the 30GB X3030), it could be a bit more intuitive to use, and it doesn't play lossless formats or radio. The unit also has poor audio-only battery life and a slow transfer speed, and it cannot multitask.
- The bottom line: If you're looking for a good way to record and watch video using a compact device, the RCA Lyra X3000 is a solid choice; however, serious music addicts may want to use something else as their primary portable audio device, due to the device's 20GB capacity, its poor audio battery life, and a few navigation foibles.
- Reviewed by:
- Eliot Van Buskirk
- Edited by:
- James Kim
- Review date: 4/10/06
- Update date: 10/20/06
Note: This product is part of the RCA Lyra X3000 series. See all products in the RCA Lyra X3000 series.
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